131 1012 Jeep Axleshaft Trail Fix - axleshaft - Photo 08

With the unit bearing assembly off the steering knuckle, the axleshaft can be removed from the housing. Retrieving the inner broken part of the shaft can be tricky. Sometimes a pair of long needle-nose pliers or a heavy duty magnet will work. If the shaft exploded, the diff cover may need to be removed so the broken pieces don't get lodged in the differential.